International Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS)
Journal of International Society of
Life Information Science (ISLIS)
Vol.29, No.1, March 2011
Abstract
[Preface]
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.2)
- Seeking a New Methodology of Science
- Tsuneo WATANABE
- Next President of International Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS )1
Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Toho University
- Abstract:
- Since Galileo Galilei, the methodological premises of modern science have
been be gobjective,h be ganalytical,h and be gvalue-neutral.h The scientific
worldview, therefore, has no way other than to be closed without subjectivity
or value. If we try to enter any subjectivity into the system of science
without changing this premise, we might become captured by gpseudo-science.h
What is most needed is to create a new methodology of science based on
gsubjectivity,h gsynthesis,h and gvalue-interested.
- Keywords:
- methodology of modern science, objectivity/ analysis/ value-neutral, subjectivity/
synthesis/ value-interested, idealistic worldview, anti-Copernican turn
[President Lecture]
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.4)
- Differences between the East and the West
\ In Mentality, Philosophy, Religion, Science and Environmental Problems
- Kiminori ITOH
- Next President of International Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS )1
Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Toho University
- Abstract:
- Recent research studies in social psychology and brain science have revealed
large differences between the East and the West in recognizing ambience.
For instance, R. E. Nisbet writes in his book The Geography of Thought
as follows: gThe Western eyeshot is like a telescopic lens, while the Eastern
one a wide-angle lens.h These differences appear to originate from the
cultures of ancient Greece and ancient China, and can be observed in various
situations. The Western recognition characterized as gseparating, analytical,
and idealistich has generated ideas such as the Holy Trinity, individualism,
and human-centered environmentalism, and that has resulted in various conflicts
including environmental problems today. The Eastern recognition characterized
as gunifying, synthetic, and realistich may be able to solve these problems.
The presentation considers this hypothesis.
- Keywords:
- the East, the West, mentality, philosophy, religion, science, environmental problems, social psychology, brain science
[President Lecture]
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.4)
- Review of 15 and a Half Years of Progress for the International Society
of Life Information Science (ISLIS )
and the Promotion of gHuman Potential Scienceh
- Mikio YAMAMOTO
- Chairman of the Board of Directors & Editor-in-Chief,International
Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS )1
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, International Research Institute (IRI )2
- Visiting Professor, Toho University
- Abstract:
- Fifteen and a half years of activities of the International Society of
Life Information Science (ISLIS) and the promotion of gHuman Potential Scienceh are reviewed since the
Societyfs Foundation. ISLIS has sought and continues to seek the realization
of the paradigm shift from material-oriented science and technology to
a new paradigm including the consciousness, spirit and mind through research
based on empirical and positive scientific methodologies, and consequently,
to promote the development of health, social welfare, and education as
well as social and personal peace of mind, and to contribute to the making
of a peaceful world, at one with nature. Since the foundation of ISLIS in 1995, 31 symposia have been held and issues of The Journal of ISLIS have been published regularly twice a year. ISLIS held the gHuman Potential Science International Forumh in Chiba, Japan in 2002 and the gInternational Conference on Mind Body Scienceh in Seoul, Korea in 2004. It published the book Human Potential Science in 2004. ISLIS has a worldwide presence with 11 International Information Centers and
about 270 members in 15 countries.
- Keywords:
- International Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS), Journal of International Society of Life Information Science, publication
of a book, human potential science, mind body,
parapsychology, qigong, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), integrative medicine
[Educational Lecture]
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.9)
- Advanced Achievement of Microelectric Fieldsf Mesurements and Potential
Applications for Living Organism
- Kiyoaki TAKIGUCHI, Seigo ITO, Kenji KOUNO and Hiroko SODEYAMA
- Department of Mechanical and Biostructural Systems, Institute of Industrial
Science, the University of Tokyo
- Abstract:
- The biosensors of sharks that detect minute electric field generated by living prey are a great mystery. This implies that supersensitive detections are being achieved without grounding, which cannot be achieved even with our latest technologies. However, we succeeded in creating a prototype of a new element on the basis of an understanding developed from the structure of a sharkfs electric field sensor. Furthermore, we developed a new visualization technology that seeks out the generation of a quasi-electrostatic field on the surface of substances and living organisms by shooting light, such as a laser beam. This technology can be used not only to visualize the electrical characteristics of surfaces but also the interior of physical objects.
- Keywords:
- Quasi-electrostatic field, Multipolar structure, Reference potential, Smart Reference, Laser, Quasi-electrostatic sensing
[Research Papers] Wthout Peer-Review
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.9)
Discussion of an Approximated Equation for Spatial Distribution of Controlled
Healing Power Around a Human Body
- Hideyuki KOKUBO1,2,3, Osamu TAKAGI1, Satoshi KOYAMA4,1 and Mikio YAMAMOTO1
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1 Institute for Living Body Measurements, International Research Institute
2 School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
3 Institute for Informatics of Consciousness, Meiji University
4 Graduate School of Information and Communication, Meiji University
- Abstract:
- Using a gas measurement method in which pieces of cucumbers (Cucumis sativus ewhite spine typef) were used as bio-sensors, we measured spatial distributions of controlled healing power (J values) around healers. Participants were 5 volunteer-healers and 2 Chinese psychic-healers. Participants each did two 30-minute trials of non-contact healing for the target bio-sensors in front of them. At that time, their spatial distributions of J values were measured at 25 or 50 cm intervals in the front-backward and right-leftward directions from the participants. The spatial distribution of J values of the volunteer-healers was a wave-like distribution similar to that for one of the psychic healers. The wave-like distribution suggested that an invisible layer structure was generated around a human body. Moreover, a possibility was found that a miss-control case in which a healer failed to concentrate his/her power on a target could be distinguished from a powerless case in which the healer did not have any special strong power. The potential distribution of the miss-control could be approximated by a wave function of a 1-dimensional quantum harmonic oscillator, and two possibilities were suggested: healing phenomena follow a certain physical law even if the healers fails to control their power; and the fundamental equation of healing phenomena was a second order differential equation.
- Keywords:
- non-contact healing, J value, bio-sensor, Cucumis sativus ewhite spine typef, potential, spatial distribution, approximated equation, quantum harmonic oscillatorl
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.47)
Basic Research: Effect of an Energy Medicine (Okada Purifying Therapy) on Muscle Hardness of Shoulders
- Yasutami TSUDA1, Mitsuhiro IZUMI2, Atsushi FUJII2 and Kohei NAKAJIMA2
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1 MOA Health Science Foundation
2 MOA International Support Center, Purifying Therapy Promotion and Research
Team
- Abstract:
- Effectiveness of an energy medicine, Okada Purifying Therapy (OPT), towards muscle hardness was investigated by practitioners. It was confirmed that a 15-mininute session of OPT self healing reduced stiffness of their shoulders. It was shown that a 30-minute session of OPT reduced stiffness of the subjectsf therapy-application points, including the shoulder (for shoulder stiffness) and the lower side of the kidney (for low-back pain), and the neck of subjects who suffered from headaches.
- Keywords:
- energy medicine, Okada purifying therapy, OPT, stiffness, muscle hardness
meter, CAM
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.47)
Basic Research: Effect of an Energy Medicine (Okada Purifying Therapy) on Muscle Hardness of Shoulders
- Yasutami TSUDA1, Mitsuhiro IZUMI2, Atsushi FUJII2 and Kohei NAKAJIMA2
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1 MOA Health Science Foundation
2 MOA International Support Center, Purifying Therapy Promotion and Research
Team
- Abstract:
- Effectiveness of an energy medicine, Okada Purifying Therapy (OPT), towards muscle hardness was investigated by practitioners. It was confirmed that a 15-mininute session of OPT self healing reduced stiffness of their shoulders. It was shown that a 30-minute session of OPT reduced stiffness of the subjectsf therapy-application points, including the shoulder (for shoulder stiffness) and the lower side of the kidney (for low-back pain), and the neck of subjects who suffered from headaches.
- Keywords:
- energy medicine, Okada purifying therapy, OPT, stiffness, muscle hardness
meter, CAM
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.52)
Development of a Walking Training Support System by Using Internet Technology
- Kazuhide UESUGI1,2, Kimiyasu KIYOTA1, Yoshinori ADACHI3 and Keiichi UCHIMURA2
- 1 Kumamoto National College of Technology
2 Graduate School of Science and Technology of Kumamoto University
3 Chubu University
- Abstract:
- The number of aged citizens is increasing rapidly in contemporary Japanese
society and the number of people who have the trouble in movements of the
hands and feet due to sequelae from cerebrovascular accidents (strokes),
traffic accidents etc. has been increasing. In the rehabilitation for these
people to make them independent and able to return to a full life in society,
it is important that they continue training while maintaining the desire
to carry out the rehabilitation. The system developed in this research
is able to maintain a "desire for training" by having its members
encourage each other through the Internet while doing the walking training.
The effects on the training desire for cases using the presence of music
and images and for the case using the Internet encouragement are reported
based the results of a questionnaire, and measurements of heart beat rate,
R-R interval, blood pressure, etc.
- Keywords:
- Internet, encouraging each other, maintaining training desire, R-R interval
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.58)
The Point and the Effect Taking in Yoga to Medical Treatment
- Kazuya HASHIMOTO
- Director, Medical corporation Syunhoukai, Hashimoto Internal Medicine Surgery Clinic
- Abstract:
- There are few institutions taking in yoga for medical treatment. It seems
that it is difficult for a sick person and a physically handicapped person
to perform traditional yoga. Since 6 years ago, I devised the movement
which even the patients can be done easily by arranging traditional yoga
and practiced it in my clinic. As a result of trial and error, it was thought
that five types of movement ware important to take in yoga for treatment,
that is, posture that lay down as much as possible, breath in a relaxed
manner, movement to improve the stream of blood, movement to improve the
flow of the lymph fluid, and movement to correct the spinal cord. These
movements are related to improving the "mind" "blood"
"water" that is the concept of the Oriental medicine. Such arranged
yoga movements actually improved many patients. For example, a walk disorder
of the patient with Parkinson's disease improved. In addition, I have the
data with correcting the curved spinal cord, improving the flexibility
of a skeletal muscle, and the spread of lung capacity.
- Keywords:
- arranging traditional yoga, medical treatment, five types of movement
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.59)
Effect of the Anterograde Abdominal Breathing Method (Emphasized Exhalation
Method and Anterograde Continuous Prolonged Inhalation Method) on the Elevation
and Depression of Blood Pressure
- Zeng HONG1 and Norimichi KAWASHIMA2
- 1 Obitsu Sankei Hospital Educational Training Institute, Cell Breathing for Curing Diseases, South Branch IbarakiPrefecture
2 Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Toin University of Yokohama
- Abstract:
- In this study, we proposed an anterograde abdominal breathing method (an
emphasized exhalation method and an anterograde continuous prolonged inhalation
method) and applied the method to 11 patients for the mitigation of hypertension
and hypotension symptoms, and to 50 patients for blood pressure change.
The emphasized exhalation method showed a blood pressure depression effect
for hypertension symptoms and a blood pressure elevation effect for hypotension
symptoms, in addition to curing white spots after hypertensive retinal
hemorrhage. In the results of blood pressure measurements of 50 patients,
exhalation and inhalation techniques had a blood pressure depression effect
for hypertension and a blood pressure elevation effect for hypotension,
which are mutually contradictory effects. Breathing technique should be
selected according to the symptoms each patient has. On the other hand,
the anterograde continuous prolonged inhalation method showed a blood pressure
elevation effect for hypotension patients and an obesity elimination effect
resulting in blood pressure depression for hypertension symptoms caused
by obesity and hyperlipidemia.
- Keywords:
- anterograde breathing method, emphasized exhalation, emphasized inhalation,
hypertension, hypotension
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.71)
Differences in Physiological Effects of Aromas - Study with EEG Analysis
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- Kimiko KAWANO
- Institute for Living Body Measurements, International Research Institute
- Abstract:
- The effects of aromas were discussed by analysis of fatigue reduction effects
and by physiological effect differences of various aromas, based on EEG
alpha waves as the indicator of relaxation. Among the aromas for this study,
grapefruit aroma showed refreshing and relaxing effects and Japanese cherry
birch (Mizumezakura) aroma, whose main component is methyl salicylate showed
a sedative relaxing effect. The cherry birch was considered to be effective
for fatigue reduction after partic-ipation in sports.
- Keywords:
- EEG,
wave, aromatherapy, relaxation, stress reduction effect
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.76)
Stress-reducing Activity of Aroma
- Shuichi HASHIZUME1, 2, Kimiko KAWANO2, 3, Tadaaki SATO4,
Hideyuki KOKUBO2, 3, Akihiko KAMADA2, 5 , Mikio YAMAMOTO2, 3,
Hidetsugu KATSURAGAWA2 and Tsuneo WATANABE2
- 1Idea-Creating Lab
2 Center for the Environmental Study of Life and Mind, Faculty of Science,
Toho University
3 Institute for Living Body Measurements, International Research Institute
4 Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University
5 Iritech Co. Ltd.
- Abstract:
- Chromogranin A (CgA) levels and the EEG
waves (
waves) were employed as sensitive and substantial stress indices to determine the stress reduction activity of an aroma produced using different amounts of lavender essential oil. CgA levels, an index of psychosomatic stress, showed a stress reduction after a rest following the aroma aspiration from an aroma bag containing a low amount (3ÊL) of lavender essential oil compared with control (non-additive), medium (6ÊL) and high (12ÊL) amounts of the oil. On the other hand, the
waves on the occipital area became larger with the low amount of lavender
oil during successive aspiration of the aroma and resting after the aspiration
compared with the other amounts of lavender oil. These data suggest that
aroma aspiration of a low amount (3ÊL) of lavender oil provides a stress
reduction.
- Keywords:
- chromogranin A, EEG,
wave, stress reduction, aroma, lavender
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.82)
Change in Relaxation Level by Various Stimuli
- Yoshinori ADACHI
- College of Business Administration and Information Science, Chubu University
- Abstract:
- People are exposed to various stimuli every day, and they receive various
levels of stress strengths from them. Stress influences working of the
autonomic nervous system. It has been reported that long-term stress may
be an illness trigger. In this research, the change in working of the autonomic
nervous system was measured under several kinds of mental workloads and
during physical exercise, and working of the parasympathetic nervous system
(which is an index of relaxation level) was guessed from the heart beat
rate and the LF/HF value of the change at the R-R intervals. As a result,
taking a stroll in nature, reading a favorite book and listening to classical
music were recommended as suitable ways to obtain relaxation.
- Keywords:
- Stress, LF/HF, stroll, music appreciation, reading
[Mini Symposium] Spiritual Phenomena and Their Implications
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.87)
Verification of gPast-Lifeh Recalls under Hypnosis
- Masayuki OHKADO1 and Satoshi OKAMOTO1
- 1Chubu University
- Abstract:
- We have reported on the case of a Japanese woman who spoke in Nepali, a
language unknown to her, in the hypnotic state: We considered her case
from the point of view of whether it can be regarded as an example of genuine
xenoglossy. In the present paper, based on the fieldwork conducted in Nepal,
we report about the reality of the gpast-life personalityh and the authenticity
of her remarks, especially, those aspects regarded as not normal or unlikely
by the Nepalis we had consulted before the fieldwork.
- Keywords:
- past-life, reincarnation hypothesis, hypnosis, regression therapy, language,
Nepali, Nepal
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.94)
The Philosophy of Godai and Japanese Classical Literature
- Satoshi OKAMOTO
- Chubu University
- Abstract:
- The term godai (go gfiveh + dai gelementsh = gthe five elementsh) in Japanese
philosophy refers to the four essential elements composing the universe,
chi gearth,h sui gwater,h ka gfire,h fu gwind,h plus ku gvoid.h This philosophy
is in accord with the recent discovery made by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory
through a radioactive isotope analysis that 99 percent of atoms composing
the biological body is replaced within a year, which is reported by Ervin
Laszlo. It has also exerted a large-scale influence on Japanese culture,
For instance, after learning from a Zen priest, Buccho Zenji, Matsuo Basho
(1644-1694), the most famous poet of the Edo period, decided to glive in
journeys in his late life. In this presentation, I will trace how this
idea of godai developed in Japanese classical literature.
- Keywords:
- five elements, reincarnation hypothesis, Japanese classical literature, Buddhism, quantum mechanics
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.100)
Possessing Memories from the Time in the Womb
- Akira IKEGAWA
- Ikegawa Clinic
- Abstract:
- The study was carried out in 2008 using data from the general public with the purpose of investigating the ratio of possessing memories from their time in the womb to persons who do not possess such memories. The subjects consisted of 617 families, which included 2448 persons all together (1442 adults, 1006 under 20 years of age,@designated as minors). The results of the study showed 80 families with one or more members possessing memories from their time in the womb (13.0% of the total number of families). The total number of the individuals in these families who reported memories from their time in the womb was 91 (3.7%) of the total number of persons investigated) among whom there were 18 adults (1.2%) and 73 minors (7.3%). To the authorfs best knowledge this investigation is the first in the world to examine memories from the time in the womb and to establish ratios for possessing the memories among households and the total number of persons in the household.
- Keywords:
- memory, womb, ratio, possessing memory, questionnaire
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.104)
A Study on Past-Life Therapy ~ The Life Value from a Spiritual Perspective
- Maiko OTSUKI
- Otsuki Holistic
- Abstract:
- Past-life therapy helps us understand the meaning and the purpose of our
present lives through recalls of various gpast-lives,h those that have
left some regrets, those that have been lived to a wonderful fulfillment,
etc. In this presentation, based on the analysis of a hundred cases of
the past-life regression therapy, I will discuss what the utmost importance
should be in our lives. I hope that this approach leads us to a better
understanding of what the life value systems are from a spiritual perspective.
- Keywords:
- past-life therapy, hypnotherapy, regression, inner-child, higher-self,
spiritual guidance
(J. Intl. Soc. life Info. Sci. Vol.29, No.1, p.109)
Health Support by the SAT Therapy through Awareness of Unconscious Information
- Sayuri HASHIMOTO
- University of Tsukuba
- Abstract:
- When we perceive or interpret situations around us, we utilize gmemories
of the past,h which include prenatal memories and even those transmitted
from preceding generations. A large portion of these memories is stored
subconsciously and has huge influence on us. For instance, subconsciously
stored past memories may yield stress-prone personality, which can cause
lifestyle-related diseases. In such cases, the gself-imageh script based
on these memories should be re-written. The SAT therapy intends to help
clients become aware of the existence of a problematic gself-imageh script
and transform it to a less problematic one. In this presentation I will
report the effectiveness of the SAT therapy.
- Keywords:
- SAT Therapy, memories of the past, stress-prone personality, self-image,
subconscious
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